But its nearly over, 3 sleeps to go lol. took my insurance details into the dealership yesterday, booked my 9am pick up slot for Saturday. My Eos has left the dealers compound and is now in the prep area, even with all the protective white covering and padded strips that have been attached for the past few weeks she looked stunning. My dealer has 3 Eos' to go on Saturday the other 2 are both tdis one black and the other silver.

Good luck Denny and have a grrrrrrreat weekend!
Cheers!

Golly, I admire your patience. Here in the states, we go to the dealership, get diddled, and take the car home. Perhaps if you were more of a rent-boy, you'd have your car by now? :D

:eek: A rent boy!!! firstly I am female and secondly I am going to assume that the term rent boy must have a different meaning your side of the pond lol.

What is a rent boy? And what does mean on the other side of the pond?

Picking up my EOS individual on Saturday also. Again counting down the time until I swap my cars.
Only saw 3 x EOS's at my dealer and I was the only one with an individual.

firstly I am female . . .


Any conversation that starts with Denny telling me firstly I am female, I know I'm in trouble. :) Sorry, m'am.

For the record, a rent boy is a boy that collects the rent or a boy that is collected for rent. It's been a long time since I've been to Ft. Lauderdale - but you should be able to find one on most any corner near the beach. Pond refers to the Atlantic Ocean. Kids today. You have to explain everything. :rolleyes:

Good luck on your Eos pick up. I hope all goes smoothly.

Ouch - if I know Denny, she's gonna be fuming now!:D

Where are you Denny .......... ready to "come out fighting"?

Where are you Denny .......... ready to "come out fighting"?

Denny would have to jump the pond first - so I think I'm safe, for the moment. She'd have a heck of a time finding Cottage City, anyhow. :o

Where are you Denny .......... ready to "come out fighting"?

Look who's stirring up trouble. And, I refrained from posting the dictionary definition for diddle and rent boy. Both definitions are quite colorful. In the end I decided it was off topic. :) Denny, I suspect, is trying to stay a lady.

Look who's stirring up trouble.............
Not me!
Had "fish n chips" tonight with a couple from Manchester, and asked them what the definition of a "rent boy" was. Definitely means the same thing on both sides of the pond! Think I'll refrain from inciting any further unrest. Have a great day Sealy and Jamcar wherever you are! Got to admit it's nice to see a little excitement around here! Roberta, when does your new car arrive?
Cheers!

"Roberta, when does your new car arrive?
Cheers!"

Hi! I have heard nothing since they estimated 16 weeks when I ordered it in mid June. So, still about 7 weeks to go. I am excited and somewhat impatient at the moment. The wait should become totally excrutiating as the time draws closer. The wait is also getting way too expensive. I keep shopping for stuff -- practical and not so. I need to stop!! :-)

I was just teasing you about inciting the masses, btw.

Upset me? Nooooo. What could upset me when I only have 2 sleeps left before my Eos.
Anyway is it possible to get upset with sealy? yes, he suggested that I should employ rent boy tactics, but those are words out of the mouth of someone who admits to living in COTTAGE city!! what a poetic situation lol.

. . . someone who admits to living in COTTAGE city!!

Touche, mon petit! Well done. :D

Back to cars - There's now a rumor circulating that Senator Craig thought the gentleman in the next stall was a car dealer and he was working on delivery of a new Cadillac. He had already secured the alloy wheels and was working on getting satellite radio. :eek:

Have a nice day, everyone. :)

What time are you allowed to collect? 00:01?

Hope you've got some large shades for posing this weekend :D

Enjoy! I've just got back from 2 weeks away and couldn't wait to see (and drive) my baby!

Sue

No the dealership does not open till 9am, thats the time I have booked to pick my car up. I went to the dealers yesterday paid for the car and done all the needed pick up things apart from the walk around. So hopefully I can be away sharpish tomorrow. Alas the weather report for the weekend is not brilliant, but I suppose you cant have everything.

Hi kevinp, where are you getting your Eos from? its a real long shot, but my dealer has 3 Eos' to be collected on Saturday, and 1 of them is a black individual. you never know its a small world!

Alas the weather report for the weekend is not brilliant, but I suppose you cant have everything.


We Eosines (Eosites?) scoff at the weather. Especially on delivery day. Collect your Eos, drop the top, and enjoy. :cool:

I am collecting my EOS from the dealer in Shropshire at 9am in the morning. This dealer also has a total of 3 EOSes going out on 1st September. It looks as if there will be a lot more on the UK roads after tomorrow.

Good luck and ENJOY. Cheers from Collingwood!

I am collecting mine from a dealer in London. There are 3 EOS's going out today. I am the only one with an individual. Saw it yesterday and it looks so so good. Can not wait until I am driving it now. Only a couple of hours to wait.

Were we not supposed to have a delivery report by now? She only has a island to motor about on, where could she have gone? :rolleyes:

Hi sealy lol.
Well after a wait of 19 looooong weeks I eventually got to pick my eos up on saturday morning. was a lilttle worried that after the long wait and all the hype it would be an anti climax, how wrong was I? I havent got a car,I have got an Eos!!
I am totally addicted I drive with a demented grin from ear to ear on my face, I am paranoid when stopping that some soppy ole git is going to run up my tail.I try hard to ignore the admiring looks, I dont even try and kid myself they are for me lol. and I have this desire to drive aimlessly for hours and hours everything else has paled into insignificance. my pride and joy hopes and dreams are all wrapped up in a gorgeous blue Eos.
Yes I have become a true Eosite, the only things I do not like are, why cant people use the handles and have to put hand marks on the body work gggrrrr, why do I have people volunteering to come in the car with me when shes mine and I want to be alone.
Im a girl and used to say,a cars just a thing to get you from a to b, a tin can on wheels. yeah right how misguided was I?
will try desperately to post something with a bit more substance next time, but for now im bowled over and have to go as im sure I needed to be somewhere that involved a drive!!! :) :) :) :)

Hi Denny,

The girl done good! Glad it all went ok for you and that you are happier than happy. Believe me, the love affair has only just started and if you are anything like me, will hopefully last a very long time.

Oh just one thing.... You may want to change your signature now to something other than 'Awaiting' haha

Let's see some photos then!

Hi Denny!
Well it looks like you are hooked! I'm glad to hear it. Funny thing is ... a year later I still look forward to driving my EOS. Don't remember that feeling ever lasting so long before. ENJOY!

There are so many openings in that post. :rolleyes: However, I will maintain my dignity and ignore them all.

Thanks for the initial post. May I assume your've employed the roof feature? I finally started to tell people it would cost them a nickle for the show. I almost have my first payment. :D

Thanks everyone. sealy you say there was lots of openings in my post, but you were not going to take any of them up, are you feeling a lil bit under the weather today then eh? lol.
Gav I will take your advice and change my signature, and will try and master the art of posting some pics.
Fred im sure I will be the same as you in a years time and still love my Eos.
The dealership I used was Wayside Towcester, and I have to give them a big thumbs up, I was kept informed all the way through on progress with the build, they done what they said when they said, my Eos came with 6 cd changer when I had ordered the ipod connection, and a marked multi function steering wheel, a date has already been booked for this to be rectified.the whole team are very friendly and helpful. I have read some horror stories on this forum regarding dealerships, so would say to anyone in the Northants area try this dealership over Autohouse who I had approached first and found to be quite unhelpful.

Thanks for the great update Denny ... glad you also have a conscientious dealer. It makes a BIG difference. My guy is really good ... in fact, I'm taking the two owners to a golf tournament week after next as part of my foursome. Still waiting for photos they took of my EOS in the big parade. Think I even know how to post them ... when, an if, they arrive!

Denny -- how happy are you really? Don't hold back, now, are you sure you made a good choice? We're your friends, you can tell us. :D :) :D :)

Seriously, drive and enjoy in the best of health for many years to come!! Roberta

- - - sealy you say there was lots of openings in my post, but you were not going to take any of them up, are you feeling a lil bit under the weather today then eh?

It a holiday over here - so I'm taking the day off all 'round. But I do remember that I owe you one for the Cottage City reference. :D

I'm still waiting, sealy bring it on!!! lol. You will have a job to upset me I own an Eos lmao, no I have one upset at mo, but not at all car related.
I am absolutely bowled over with the car, even things that I thought would have to be worked around are not an issue. The boot space is fine, have done a full shop that completely fitted within the space provided, and was still able to operate roof. Its deceptive as to how much you will be able to carry boot wise, its a veritable tardis!.
We are experiencing a lil bit of an Indian summer here at the moment, so have taken total advantage of that with lots of topless driving, even in the evening when the temperature drops I have really enjoyed the roof down and the heated seat on. its so toastie warm.
The girl loves her EOS and has no complaints at the moment, lets just hope it stays that way eh?

Denny, Awesome. I'm very happy for you... it is always good to see someone excited about a new ride. It's obvious it has gotten into you just as it has all of us.

I hate it though... I just saw your thread today for the first time and I wish I could have caught it at first with a nice bowl of popcorn and watched the action - very entertaining.

My problem was when I got my Eos I test drove it here (all are already on the lots here in the states) and then went on a week trip. There were only two in the state at the time that had my preferences and I had to risk losing it before I left. I was too indecisive to commit to it before I left. And for a week I was wondering if the car has sold. I'm not sure if it is the same over there, but here, if you start drooling at the dealer you can forget it... they will charge the pants out of you with this fee and that.

geez.. I'm just blah blah blah... I'll stop now and stop hijacking your thread.

Hope you are sleeping better now that you have your Eos.

I am absolutely bowled over with the car, even things that I thought would have to be worked around are not an issue. The boot space is fine, have done a full shop that completely fitted within the space provided, and was still able to operate roof. Its deceptive as to how much you will be able to carry boot wise, its a veritable tardis!.
We are experiencing a lil bit of an Indian summer here at the moment, so have taken total advantage of that with lots of topless driving, even in the evening when the temperature drops I have really enjoyed the roof down and the heated seat on. its so toastie warm.
The girl loves her EOS and has no complaints at the moment, lets just hope it stays that way eh?

I couldn't agree with you more:D
I picked my EOS up the Wednesday before the floods in June so this weather is FANTASTIC! Am also amazed at the weekly shop for 4 fitting into the boot and still able to 'drop the top'.

Enjoy - I am!

Sue

OK, I'm back. Three days of COTR (Contract Officer Technical Representative) training. Can only say two things: If you want to make a lot of money, get a government contract. If you want to stay sane, run. :eek:


We are experiencing a lil bit of an Indian summer here

We have Indian Summer here, too. I suppose yours is when you sit around and eat curry and drink gin and tonic? :)


There were only two in the state at the time that had my preferences . . . if you start drooling at the dealer you can forget it . . .

I can only surmise what you mean by preferences, but I'm sure there are more than two in GA. As for the drooling, I'd like to see your dealer. See my first post, that got me in trouble, about having relations with your dealer to ge a better price. You need to work what you got.

Things are really different on this side of the pond. :D

Ok had my Eos a good week now, the novelty factor is not wearing thin, infact its growing. I can only describe ny car as GERTLUSH.
VW are having the car tomorrow to rectify a few niggles, my multifunction steering wheel arrived with a graze, I was given a 6 cd changer instead of an ipod connection, VW tell me that they will keep the cd changer in place and add the ipod connector on top! is this possible? I have vague recollections of reading somewhere that it was one or the other.
One other silly thing, is the roof switch back to front to anyone else ???

Ok had my Eos a good week now, the novelty factor is not wearing thin, infact its growing. I can only describe ny car as GERTLUSH.
VW are having the car tomorrow to rectify a few niggles, my multifunction steering wheel arrived with a graze, I was given a 6 cd changer instead of an ipod connection, VW tell me that they will keep the cd changer in place and add the ipod connector on top! is this possible? I have vague recollections of reading somewhere that it was one or the other.
One other silly thing, is the roof switch back to front to anyone else ???

I think that they will give you the cable for the iPod that goes in the glove compartment.

I also agree with you that the roof switch seems to be back to front, its just not intuitive.:confused:

I think the roof switch is intuitive. Push it down to lower the roof, lift the switch to put it up. That's my my Eos is anyway. Is that what you are reffering to?

I too agree that the roof switch is back to front but tend to think thats for a reason.

Is your 6 cd in the boot as ive got a 6 disc dash mount with ipod but as I remember you couldnt have sat nav & dash mount 6 disc.

Also my ipod lead came in glove compartment wasnt over impressed by that. For £150 I could have done it myself. but due to a leaky roof i have now re-ordered a brand new model hopefully this will come with ipod in the armrest as I had expected.

still love it though :)

jasidon, what reason would they have for putting the roof switch back 2 front?? i'm intrigued as to why you would think this.
My 6 cd changer is in the cubby under the armrest (yes I have sat nav)
Today and hopefully only today I am driving a Golf 1.4si, afraid I can not do a full length indepth review on my courtesy car, like the one Gavster treated us all to on his. But what I can tell you is, its so slow, keep checking hand brake is off and the overall feel inside is very travel lodge, but suppose im not being fair I am now used to my Eos, and I find that very Inn on the park. lol
I have requested that they do not supply me with the simple ipod lead that comes from the glove compaartment, as this is not what I originally signed up for, I ordered the port that sits in the cup holder, but it will be interesting to see what the end result is.
ja51don, you seem to have fought your way through the VW red tape, for them to reoreder you a replacement Eos, you will have to let us in on your secret, thankfully so far my Eos did not come with the same optional extra as yours. the boot pool lol.All the best with the replacement

My factory fitted ipod connection is in the middle armrest. It's actually quite fiddly to use - it's best to put the ipod on shuffle and then leave it to play. I also can't get the ipod to go in if the holder is in place you have to put the ipod in the connection then fit the holder over the top (being careful to not touch the ipod controls or you have to start again as the screen is facing away from you!) In my opinion it probably would be easier to use on a cable in the glovebox.

Have just got car back, steering wheel insert has been replaced, ipod port has been fitted, yes in the glove box!!!! I imagined that it was going to be loose, but it is all very neat and attached to side of box, BUT its not where I specified. Apparently its a relatively easy job to move, and they are going to come out to me and do it.
Praise where praise is due, the dealership Wayside Towcester has really come up trumps for me always approachable friendly courteous and very accomadating, even when they make a ricket such as ipod siting, they hold their hands up and rectify as soon as possible. Quite a rare thing nowadays.

My iPod connection in middle armrest works fine with my Nano v2. And the iPod screen faces you. If you try moving the iPod holster around a bit in the holder you can get it to slot in nicely.

Regarding the roof switch. Think of it as push down for roof down and pull up for roof up. Simple !

My ipod connection cant go in the middle armrest as VW installed a 6 cd changer by mistake, and have said that they will leave it in situ and fit the ipod connecton elsewhere.
The penny has finally dropped regarding the roof switch, after a week of pushing it the wrong way and starting to curse that my roof had packed in. lol

Hi Jamcar, my thought of the roof switch is that it just makes me think before I press, even then I’m sitting there thinking this roof isn’t working, Doh!! just cant seem to get the hang of it but then again the mix of U.K. weather, trying to get the car off the wife and VW had my car for 5 weeks during the not often sunny weather means I don’t get to press the beloved button all that often in fact think ive drove 4 times minus the roof and 1 of them was with my niece at 8 o'clock on Christmas eve thank goodness for heated seats.

As for the secret of getting a new car I don’t think we tried very hard to be honest. It is a long story. basically the car leaked we took it back got a 1.2 polo base model courtesy car were told we would have the car back within 4 days then later we were told a further few days and so on for 4 weeks when we finally said enough and we requested our money back (this is how I stumbled on this forum). at this time we started looking for a different car but looking at all the pictures presented on this site and the lack of a decent replacement I then sort of put it to the dealer we would be happy if they would replace the car instead of our money back this they agreed and offered us a hired golf but it was my suggestion to use the leaky eos and dry it out once a week whilst we wait for the new one. This took a full 5 1/2 weeks.

Jamcar you say your ipod is all very neat and attached to side of glove box mine is just a loose lead in the glove box, sounds like that would be better.

Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
Ok here goes, ipod port fitted in glove box yesterday, wrong location but still worked, sounds good BUT unless you are inspector gadget its not easy to get it up and running. When you eventually do get it all going there is no visible tag on the mdf, yeah I had heard about this but until you actually go to use it you dont realise what a pain it is not to have. My real problem now is, and this is where I really need some pointers please, can not get my cds to play, the display either shows no cds or gives me the numbers grayed out. Have tried all sorts but to no avail. :mad: :mad:
btw, radio is fine

From past experience with other cars, I think we've got bad news for you. The iPod and the 6CD use the same plug on the back of your radio. To plug in the iPod, they unplugged the CD. You can have one or the other, but not both. Some car companies make adapters and there are some after market units - but I've not looked VW specific as I don't require one. Try talking to your service folks - unfortunately they sound like a bunch of wankers. They should have told you this up-front and done the install correctly. Sorry. :(

Thanks sealy,
I'm all sorted now. It has been explained to me that the ipod connector can be sited in the drinks holder, but it will be a single lead and depending on size of ipod it could rattle about. So I will leave it where it is.
VW have been on the phone to explain how to reset the cd player after it has been over riden by an ipod
Will post solution here incase anyone else has same problem.
Go to cd 6 track 9, hold fast forward button in for 5 secs and hey presto.

So, VW allows you to have both? I take back all the bad stuff I've said about them. In this post. Glad it's all worked out for you.:D

Its turned out to be the sort of rickett you dont mind them making at the factory. I really was torn between the cd changer and ipod connection when I placed the order. And was under the impression it was one or the other.
So now it turns out I have the best of both worlds, with the benefit of buy one get one free.
Sealy, dont you mince your words or hold back with your opinion lol :D

Hey, I'm 0.5% Scotch Irish. When have my people ever been known to hold their tongue? We have an opinion on everything and a great willingness to share. :D

P.S. - The other half is Italian. Not a quiet group, either.

Hey, I'm 0.5% Scotch Irish. When have my people ever been known to hold their tongue? We have an opinion on everything and a great willingness to share. :D

P.S. - The other half is Italian. Not a quiet group, either.

0.5% isn't much! Do you maybe mean 50%?!

0.5% isn't much! Do you maybe mean 50%?!

50% it is. We're also not know for our math skills. Hey, it was late. :confused:

My Eos had its first wash by me today, the car has been permagarded and therefore only needed to be hosed down and dried with a synthetic chamois. the leather has been treated with permagard as well, and all I had to do was wipe the seats and leather areas with a ph neutral wet wipe. The car looks absolutely stunning and anyone would have thought I had spent all day on it, when infact it was a really quick process.
Also had a couple of trips without the wind deflector in place, had not realized what a terrific job it does. The wind deflector is a definite must for when the back seats are not in use.

Had the same treatment on mine. Washed it and dried it and it looks better than in the showroom. All in all the process took less than one hour so that was a result.

Its good to hear about someone else who has had the permagard treatment done. I was really chuffed as it was really easy to clean, like you well within the hour and the end result is absolutely fantastic. It really didnt look as good when I picked it up from VW.
How long ago did you have the treatment applied, and how have you found it ??
I like a clean car but hate car cleaning, this really has ticked all the boxes for me. :)

I had it done for when I picked up the car. I have had the EOS individual since the 1st of September. I decided on the treatment as it as I came from a R32 and it took ages to clean and get the same effect. Well worth the cost as far as I am concerned.

Mine's booked in next month for the Permagard... Going to do the inside and outside! Looks like I should be very excited!

Hey Sealy!
Did you know that Scotch is the booze, and Scottish is the nationality? So, when you say you are "0.5% Scotch Irish" maybe you are right. Could explain some of the logic in your postings! Cheers!

Simon, im sure if yours comes out like mine you will be delighted, its amazing that such lil time and effort are put in to produce such outstanding results.
Well done Fred must admit I do enjoy to see Sealy being put into place lol.

Well done Fred must admit I do enjoy to see Sealy being put into place lol.
Thanks Denny, but I am not naive enough to think I could ever put a female in her place. Even if I thought I had, I would never acknowledge for fear of final retribution! Cheers Ladies!

Thanks Denny, but I am not naive enough to think I could ever put a female in her place. Even if I thought I had, I would never acknowledge for fear of final retribution! Cheers Ladies!

Hmmm, I think that if you check under my kilt, you may find that your assumption is in error. Even with a good bit of Scotch in me, I can still tell the differnce between a laddie and a lassie. :D

Well. now I know! Have a good day, sir!

I think that I will now go drink a Scotch as I am confused. And perhaps happier to be.

I think that I will now go drink a Scotch as I am confused. And perhaps happier to be.
Well, as near as I can tell;
Sealy is a "He"
Denny is a "She"
and
I am a "Me"
So now I can't use the plural "Ladies"!
I'll join you in a drink!
Cheers!

Fred, everything that sealy says is double dutch to me too!!! lol
I always thought sealy was a he
I am definitely a she
So come on sealy fess up and put us out of our misery........ please pretty please

So come on sealy fess up and put us out of our misery........ please pretty please
Yeah Sealy ......... words will be sufficient. No pictures in kilt required! Many thanks!

Yeah Sealy ......... words will be sufficient. No pictures in kilt required! Many thanks!

What a bunch we have here. No pics, just the facts? For the last 57 years I've been a he. No intention of changing. And I've never put a lass into or out of her misery - you're safe with me Denny.

Hmmm, I think that if you check under my kilt, you may find that your assumption is in error. Even with a good bit of Scotch in me, I can still tell the differnce between a laddie and a lassie. :D


I'd rather not thanks if you don't mind (look under your kilt, that is).

mmmmmmm time for a change of subject, me thinks.
I have had the big black number plate mount taken off my car and a chrome surround fitted instead it really neatens the front of the car up, I am surprised at what a difference it makes.

Wish we didn't have to use front plates and ours is a different size than European standard so really does not coordinate with body mouldings. Anyhow, good for you Denny.

mmmmmmm time for a change of subject, me thinks.
I have had the big black number plate mount taken off my car and a chrome surround fitted instead it really neatens the front of the car up, I am surprised at what a difference it makes.


Okay going to ask the obvious here......Where are the pics?

Don

Don it is being worked on, bad case of girl+ new computer on vista + old digital camera xp compatible.
watch this space, but would advise you do not hold your breath lol

Don it is being worked on, bad case of girl+ new computer on vista + old digital camera xp compatible.
watch this space, but would advise you do not hold your breath lol

Okay, breathing freely now, but looking forward to the pics. Were did you get the number plate frame and what was the cost?

Don

shopped around and found best match and one with a lil play in was Halfords. they were only £10 each. but it really gives the car a much cleaner finish